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Licensee: SEAN R. MCALEESE
Licensed As: TRAINER-DRIVER
Notice Number: VD 57-2019
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Vernon Downs
Notice Date: 10/12/2019
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4117.8C(1)
Ruling Text:
Sean Mcaleese the driver of # 4 ALASKAN SEELSTER in race # 9 at Vernon Downs on 10/12/19 was observed by the judges being overzelous with the whip. The State Veterinarian determined that the horse had multiple welts on the left side. Mr. Macaleese has been suspended from driving for (10) days reduced to (5) without an appeal. He has also been fined $ 500.00 for this action.
Suspended: 10/14/2019 to 10/18/2019 (5 days)
Fined: $500.00

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